New Business Development Specialist - Ad Solutions Department , Ad & Media Company (A&M), LINKSHARE JAPAN K.K. (Secondment)

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This role focuses on developing new business for Rakuten’s advertising and media solutions, including LinkShare Japan’s affiliate marketing services. Typical requirements include experience in business development, sales, digital advertising, affiliate marketing, media, or related fields; strong communication and negotiation skills; commercial awareness; and the ability to work with clients and internal teams. Japanese business-level communication is likely essential, with English useful in the international Rakuten environment. The successful candidate is expected to identify prospects, build partnerships, prepare proposals, achieve revenue targets, manage sales pipelines, and contribute to new advertising products and strategies. A proactive, analytical, target-oriented person who can work independently and collaboratively would be well suited.

About the employer

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese internet and technology company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, online advertising, and professional sports. Rakuten’s services are connected through its membership and loyalty platform, which uses Rakuten Points to encourage customers to engage across businesses. The company operates internationally and works with merchants, advertisers, consumers, and technology partners worldwide. LinkShare Japan is associated with Rakuten’s affiliate and performance-marketing activities, helping advertisers promote products through publisher and partner networks. Rakuten generally offers employees opportunities to work in large-scale digital businesses, international teams, and fast-changing technology markets. Roles may involve collaboration across Japanese and global functions, with performance, innovation, and customer-oriented growth central to the company’s business culture.